A Few Big News Headlines From 1984:

• On a Challenger Space Shuttle mission, Navy Capt. Bruce McCandless and Army Lt. Col. Robert Stewart become the first humans to fly free of their spacecraft.
• Union Carbide insecticide plant in Bhopal, India leeks toxic gas killing over 2000 people and injuring 150,000 more.
• Penthouse magazine publishes nude photos of Miss America Vanessa Williams.
• The Soviet Union boycotts the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
• Capitalizing on a strong economic recovery, Republican US President Ronald Reagan wins re-election for a second term over former Democratic Vice-president Walter Mondale.

Technology Circa 1984:

• Apple introduces the Macintosh Personal Computer.
• Ibm introduces DOS 3.0.
• Motorola DynaTac becomes the first mass-market cell phone.
• Sony begins selling 3-1/2" floppy discs replacing "old-fashioned" 5-1/4" version.

Oscar Award Winners in 1984:

• Best Picture: "Amadeus"
• Best Director: Milos Foreman for "Amadeus"
• Best Actress: Sally Field in "Places in the Heart"
• Best Actor: F. Murray Abraham in "Amadeus"

Sports Champions of 1984:

• MLB: Detroit Tigers
• NFL: Los Angeles Raiders
• NBA: Boston Celtics
• NHL: Edmonton Oilers

Popular TV Shows in 1984:

• Cheers
• Night Court
• Miami Vice
• The Cosby Show
• Dynasty
• Hill Street Blues
• Cagney and Lacey
• Knight Rider
• Magnum P.I.
• Falcon Crest

Top Albums in 1984:

• Van Halen: 1984
• Billy Joel: An Innocent Man
• Culture Club: Colour By Numbers
• Prince and the Revolution: Purple Rain
• Duran Duren: Seven and the Purple Tiger
• Cindy Lauper: She's So Unusual
• Huey Lewis and the News: Sports
• Kenny Loggins: Footloose Soundtrack
• Michael Jackson: Thriller

Top Ten Singles from 1984:

1. Owner Of A Lonely Heart: YES
2. Ghostbusters: Ray Parker, Jr.
3. Talking In Your Sleep: Romantics
4. Jump For My Love: Pointer Sisters
5. Carribean Queen: Billy Ocean
6. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go: Wham!
7. Let's Hear It For The Boy: Deniece Williams
8. Karma Chameleon: Culture Club
9. Hold Me Know: Thompson Twins
10. What"s Love Got To Do With It: Tina Turner

Grammy Winners of 1984:

Record of the Year: What's Love Got To Do With It: Tina Turner

Album of the Year: Can't Slow Down: Lionel Ritchie

Song of the Year: What's Love Got To Do With It: G. Lyle & T. Britten

Best New Artist: Cindy Lauper

Best Pop Duo or Group: Jump For My Love: Pointer Sisters

Best Pop Female Vocal: What's Love Got To Do With It: Tina Turner

Best Pop Male Vocal: Against All Odds: Phil Collins

Best Rock Duo or Group: Purple Rain: Prince and the Revolution

Best Rock Female Vocal: Better Be Good To Me: Tina Turner

Best Rock Male Vocal: Dancing In The Dark: Bruce Springsteen

Top Grossing movies of 1984:

• Ghostbusters
• Beverly Hills Cop
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
• Gremlins
• The Karate Kid

How Much Was It Back In 1984?

• Average Yearly Income: $22,000
• Movie Ticket: $2.50
• Gallon of Gasoline: $1.50
• Postage Stamp: 20 cents
• Average New House: $87,000